Central Market Fort Worth Pastry Production - Full time

Central Market is a renowned specialty grocery company that was founded in Austin, Texas, in 1994. Since then, it has expanded to multiple locations throughout the state, becoming a leader in providing fresh, high-quality food and beverage products. The company distinguishes itself through a commitment to freshness, quality, and culinary excellence, making it a beloved destination for food enthusiasts and everyday shoppers alike. Central Market offers an extensive selection of items, including hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of fresh produce, and a wide array of gourmet culinary options. It is celebrated not just as a market, but as a community hub where people can explore new flavors, learn from food experts, and bring home ingredients that inspire delicious meals and new traditions. The company believes that food serves as a powerful way to unite families and communities, preserve cultural heritage, and foster new experiences around the dining table. Each Central Market store embodies this philosophy, acting as a place for exchanging goods, services, and ideas among those passionate about food.

The role of Production Representative at Central Market is designed for individuals who are passionate about working with fresh, quality ingredients and are eager to contribute to creating exceptional food products. This is a full-time position requiring availability across days, evenings, and weekends, reflecting the dynamic nature of grocery retail. The Production Representative will handle a variety of tasks that support the preparation and presentation of food products within the store. Daily responsibilities include mixing, shaping, baking, wrapping, and stocking products to ensure a seamless supply for customers. A critical part of the job is maintaining rigorous quality control standards, guaranteeing that all products meet Central Market’s esteemed freshness and quality criteria before reaching the sales floor. In addition to production duties, this role requires maintaining sanitation and organization of the department, including back storage, freezers, walk-ins, and production areas, to uphold health and safety standards. Reading and executing daily production lists requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The representative will also engage with customers directly, providing superior service, answering questions, taking orders, and demonstrating products to enrich the shopping experience. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Additionally, the role involves inventory management aspects such as ordering and receiving supplies, monitoring product quality, managing shrink, and maintaining transfer records. The position also emphasizes maximizing sales through suggestive selling techniques, continuous prepping, wrapping, pricing, selling, and stocking of products. Working as a Production Representative at Central Market offers a unique opportunity to combine culinary enthusiasm with customer service in a supportive and vibrant environment dedicated to food excellence.